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Comparison of baseline Measure Yourself Medical Outcome Profile (MYMOP) scores of those continuing and those stopping acupuncture at 6 months
| Pain | Stiffness | Activity | General well-being | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuing (n = 57) | 4.2 (1.2) | 4.1 (1.3) | 4.5 (1.1) | 2.9 (1.8) |
| Stopping (n = 27) | 4.6 (1.3) | 4.7 (1.2) | 4.7 (1.2) | 2.8 (1.4) |
| p Value (t test) | 0.124 | 0.069 | 0.498 | 0.759 |
Higher scores worse (SD).
